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Average Deck for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants - Budget Upgraded
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
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Average Decklist
- 1 Vhal, Candlekeep ResearcherVhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- 1 Raised by GiantsRaised by Giants
- 1 Abundant GrowthAbundant Growth
- 1 Azure MageAzure Mage
- 1 Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1 Biomechan EngineerBiomechan Engineer
- 1 Bonders' EnclaveBonders' Enclave
- 1 Clever ConjurerClever Conjurer
- 1 Crab UmbraCrab Umbra
- 1 Crawling BarrensCrawling Barrens
- 1 Decisive DenialDecisive Denial
- 1 Demolition FieldDemolition Field
- 1 Dive DownDive Down
- 1 Dream FractureDream Fracture
- 1 Eel UmbraEel Umbra
- 1 Energy RefractorEnergy Refractor
- 1 Enigmatic IncarnationEnigmatic Incarnation
- 1 ExploreExplore
- 1 Faerie FormationFaerie Formation
- 1 Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1 Fertile GroundFertile Ground
- 14 ForestForest
- 1 Galvanic AlchemistGalvanic Alchemist
- 1 Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1 Gyre EngineerGyre Engineer
- 1 Increasing SavageryIncreasing Savagery
- 1 Ioreth of the Healing HouseIoreth of the Healing House
- 14 IslandIsland
- 1 Joint ExplorationJoint Exploration
- 1 Kefnet the MindfulKefnet the Mindful
- 1 Kelpie GuideKelpie Guide
- 1 Khalni Heart ExpeditionKhalni Heart Expedition
- 1 Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1 Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1 Llanowar TribeLlanowar Tribe
- 1 Lore WeaverLore Weaver
- 1 Mirror ShieldMirror Shield
- 1 Moonsilver KeyMoonsilver Key
- 1 Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1 Murkfiend LiegeMurkfiend Liege
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1 PrismitePrismite
- 1 Prophet of DistortionProphet of Distortion
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 Repulsive MutationRepulsive Mutation
- 1 Retreat to KazanduRetreat to Kazandu
- 1 Return to NatureReturn to Nature
- 1 Ringing Strike MasteryRinging Strike Mastery
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 Roaring EarthRoaring Earth
- 1 Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1 Shore UpShore Up
- 1 Signpost ScarecrowSignpost Scarecrow
- 1 Slagwurm ArmorSlagwurm Armor
- 1 Steady AimSteady Aim
- 1 Step ThroughStep Through
- 1 Stonework PackbeastStonework Packbeast
- 1 Stroke of GeniusStroke of Genius
- 1 Tanglepool BridgeTanglepool Bridge
- 1 Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1 Threats UndetectedThreats Undetected
- 1 Transit MageTransit Mage
- 1 Tribute MageTribute Mage
- 1 Tymora's InvokerTymora's Invoker
- 1 Umbral MantleUmbral Mantle
- 1 Urn of GodfireUrn of Godfire
- 1 Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1 Vivien's ArkbowVivien's Arkbow
- 1 Vizier of Tumbling SandsVizier of Tumbling Sands
- 1 Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
- 1 Wolfwillow HavenWolfwillow Haven
- 1 Wren's Run HydraWren's Run Hydra
- 1 Zimone, Quandrix ProdigyZimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Azure Mage
Azure Mage
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomechan Engineer
Biomechan Engineer
Clever Conjurer
Clever Conjurer
Faerie Formation
Faerie Formation
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
Galvanic Alchemist
Galvanic Alchemist
Gyre Engineer
Gyre Engineer
Ioreth of the Healing House
Ioreth of the Healing House
Kefnet the Mindful
Kefnet the Mindful
Kelpie Guide
Kelpie Guide
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Tribe
Llanowar Tribe
Lore Weaver
Lore Weaver
Murkfiend Liege
Murkfiend Liege
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Prismite
Prismite
Prophet of Distortion
Prophet of Distortion
Signpost Scarecrow
Signpost Scarecrow
Stonework Packbeast
Stonework Packbeast
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Transit Mage
Transit Mage
Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage
Tymora's Invoker
Tymora's Invoker
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Wren's Run Hydra
Wren's Run Hydra
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Instants (12)
Decisive Denial
Decisive Denial
Dive Down
Dive Down
Dream Fracture
Dream Fracture
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Joint Exploration
Joint Exploration
Negate
Negate
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Repulsive Mutation
Repulsive Mutation
Return to Nature
Return to Nature
Shore Up
Shore Up
Steady Aim
Steady Aim
Stroke of Genius
Stroke of Genius
Sorceries (4)
Explore
Explore
Increasing Savagery
Increasing Savagery
Step Through
Step Through
Threats Undetected
Threats Undetected
Artifacts (7)
Energy Refractor
Energy Refractor
Mirror Shield
Mirror Shield
Moonsilver Key
Moonsilver Key
Slagwurm Armor
Slagwurm Armor
Umbral Mantle
Umbral Mantle
Urn of Godfire
Urn of Godfire
Vivien's Arkbow
Vivien's Arkbow
Enchantments (11)
Abundant Growth
Abundant Growth
Crab Umbra
Crab Umbra
Eel Umbra
Eel Umbra
Enigmatic Incarnation
Enigmatic Incarnation
Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground
Khalni Heart Expedition
Khalni Heart Expedition
Retreat to Kazandu
Retreat to Kazandu
Ringing Strike Mastery
Ringing Strike Mastery
Roaring Earth
Roaring Earth
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Wolfwillow Haven
Wolfwillow Haven
Lands (8)
Bonders' Enclave
Bonders' Enclave
Crawling Barrens
Crawling Barrens
Demolition Field
Demolition Field
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Tanglepool Bridge
Tanglepool Bridge
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Basics (2)
Forest
14 Forests
Island
14 Islands